Vergara was away well from the gate and was used up to cross and clearly lead early. She set a steady pace before taking a mid race breather. Turning for home she quickly beat off All Cerise and quickened up, smartly putting a break on the field at the 300m. She fought strongly and had enough in hand a score. Heavens Above settled down in third last position between runners about eight lengths away from the leader. She travelled well into the race approaching the home turn before pushing out into the clear five wide on the point of the bend. She made up a lot of ground in the straight but could not pick up the winner. A good effort considering the task she faced. Sweet Fire was trapped three wide facing the breeze in sixth position. She commenced a forward wide move from the 700m and turned for home in a challenging position. She stayed on gamely in the straight to finish a close third. A sound effort considering the extra ground she was forced to cover in the run. Alegria enjoyed a nice run in the race in fourth position on the fence. She travelled well into the race and turned for home on the back of the leader. Slightly disappointed for a run at the top of the straight, she got fully clear at the 200m and battled on gamely for a close fourth.